The distance between Chester and Perth is around 460km (286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Chester to Perth by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth.
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Take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Perth.
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Take the bus to Manchester Airport then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Perth.
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There are several options for getting from Chester to Perth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($240).
The distance between Chester and Perth is around 460km (286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358km (222 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Chester and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chester to Perth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx £205 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chester and Perth. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chester to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, St Enoch SPT Subway Station and Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service, LNER, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Chester and Perth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chester and Perth. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chester to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Airport and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Chester and Perth. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester to Perth. We recommend that you fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth. instead which will take 3h 60m.
The closest major airport to Perth is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Perth. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chester and Perth. The distance is around 460km (286 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 60m | £205($240) | hourly | 619km (384 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 30m | £155($180) | hourly | 663km (412 miles) |
Train to Birmingham International, plane | 4h 35m | £135($160) | every 2 hours | 618km (384 miles) |
Train to Birmingham International, plane | 4h 45m | £120($145) | every 2 hours | 664km (413 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 5h 35m | £170($200) | every 3 hours | 762km (474 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 4h 40m | £130($155) | hourly | 479km (298 miles) |
Train via Haymarket | 4h 40m | £125($150) | every 4 hours | 464km (288 miles) |
Train via Preston | 6h 15m | £67($79) | 6 times a week | 501km (311 miles) |
Bus | 8h 10m | £34($40) | once daily | 526km (327 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | £52($62) | on demand | 460km (286 miles) |
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The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.